Michael Bennett, a longtime Lakeview resident and a former waiter at Hamburger Hamlet and other fine dining restaurants, passed away Feb. 11. He was 55.

Bennett was the beloved brother of Shirley Zrinsky of Wisconsin; and Shawna Allen, Earl Bennett and Terry Bennett, all of Oklahoma. He was a dear friend of Renee Weiss and many others.

A memorial service was being held April 15 at Lakeview Lutheran Church, 835 W. Addison. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, 1-800-ACS-2345. (Pressing ‘option 2’ will ensure your donation is specifically applied to prostate cancer research.) Donations may also be made to Zrinsky to defray funeral costs.

For more information, contact the Cremation Society of Illinois, 736 W. Addison, at 773-281-5058.